Sean Gentille
@seangentille.bsky.social
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Sean Gentille
@seangentille.bsky.social
· Sep 22
It's NHL season preview ... season.
We're going from No. 32 to No. 1.
The bottom five dropped this morning. Boy these teams are gonna stink! Not saying which ones though! ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...
We're going from No. 32 to No. 1.
The bottom five dropped this morning. Boy these teams are gonna stink! Not saying which ones though! ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...
Reposted by Sean Gentille
Everyone’s asking about Gavin McKenna’s start at Penn State.
So let’s have the chat. My thoughts from East Lansing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
So let’s have the chat. My thoughts from East Lansing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
What to make of Gavin McKenna’s start at Penn State? It’s complicated
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Everyone’s asking about Gavin McKenna’s start at Penn State.
So let’s have the chat. My thoughts from East Lansing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
So let’s have the chat. My thoughts from East Lansing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
tough session here. tough.
New post: Should NHL teams be able to loan players instead of trading them?
Should we make a radical change to how suspensions work?
Do we need a "rule of cool"?
Find out, in the return of Rules Court.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Should we make a radical change to how suspensions work?
Do we need a "rule of cool"?
Find out, in the return of Rules Court.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
NHL Rules Court: Loaning stars to other teams? Officiating based on coolness?
Plus, should the NHL be required to advertise the time of puck drop, rather than the beginning of the broadcast for games?
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
tough session here. tough.
Reposted by Sean Gentille
🚨 NHL Power Rankings 🚨
with
@seangentille.bsky.social
Players to watch from each team who are on the Olympic bubble.
nytimes.com/athletic/678...
with
@seangentille.bsky.social
Players to watch from each team who are on the Olympic bubble.
nytimes.com/athletic/678...
November 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🚨 NHL Power Rankings 🚨
with
@seangentille.bsky.social
Players to watch from each team who are on the Olympic bubble.
nytimes.com/athletic/678...
with
@seangentille.bsky.social
Players to watch from each team who are on the Olympic bubble.
nytimes.com/athletic/678...
🚨NHL Power Rankings🚨
📈 ducks (!!!), blackhawks
📉 VGK, mammoth
- another new No. 1
- Olympic bubble boys for every team
with @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social ⤵️⤵️⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
📈 ducks (!!!), blackhawks
📉 VGK, mammoth
- another new No. 1
- Olympic bubble boys for every team
with @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social ⤵️⤵️⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🚨NHL Power Rankings🚨
📈 ducks (!!!), blackhawks
📉 VGK, mammoth
- another new No. 1
- Olympic bubble boys for every team
with @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social ⤵️⤵️⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
📈 ducks (!!!), blackhawks
📉 VGK, mammoth
- another new No. 1
- Olympic bubble boys for every team
with @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social ⤵️⤵️⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
- "You're all twitchy goofs. ... Stop cheating." — @downgoesbrown.bsky.social on goalies.
- We unpack one the weirdest goal of the season so far.
- There is a team out West that appears to be Actually Good.
TAHS with McIndoe and Corrado. It's a good show.
pod.fo/e/34bcbf
- We unpack one the weirdest goal of the season so far.
- There is a team out West that appears to be Actually Good.
TAHS with McIndoe and Corrado. It's a good show.
pod.fo/e/34bcbf
The Athletic Hockey Show: A show about the NHL: Are the Anaheim Ducks for real?
Sean, Frank and Sean debate if the correct call was made in Nashville when the WIld were awarded an overtime goal after Predators goalie Justus Annunen knocked the net off its mooring. The guys pra...
pod.fo
November 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
- "You're all twitchy goofs. ... Stop cheating." — @downgoesbrown.bsky.social on goalies.
- We unpack one the weirdest goal of the season so far.
- There is a team out West that appears to be Actually Good.
TAHS with McIndoe and Corrado. It's a good show.
pod.fo/e/34bcbf
- We unpack one the weirdest goal of the season so far.
- There is a team out West that appears to be Actually Good.
TAHS with McIndoe and Corrado. It's a good show.
pod.fo/e/34bcbf
Reposted by Sean Gentille
NEW NHL POWER RANKINGS
📈 Vegas
📉 Minnesota
Plus, who on your team is wearing a Halloween costume?
With @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
📈 Vegas
📉 Minnesota
Plus, who on your team is wearing a Halloween costume?
With @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
October 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW NHL POWER RANKINGS
📈 Vegas
📉 Minnesota
Plus, who on your team is wearing a Halloween costume?
With @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
📈 Vegas
📉 Minnesota
Plus, who on your team is wearing a Halloween costume?
With @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Reposted by Sean Gentille
If I had to do this, I'd have things like
7. Vacant
8. Vacant
9. Vacant
And then I'd have about 20 teams all piled into the 15-23 range.
7. Vacant
8. Vacant
9. Vacant
And then I'd have about 20 teams all piled into the 15-23 range.
NEW NHL POWER RANKINGS
📈 Vegas
📉 Minnesota
Plus, who on your team is wearing a Halloween costume?
With @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
📈 Vegas
📉 Minnesota
Plus, who on your team is wearing a Halloween costume?
With @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
October 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
If I had to do this, I'd have things like
7. Vacant
8. Vacant
9. Vacant
And then I'd have about 20 teams all piled into the 15-23 range.
7. Vacant
8. Vacant
9. Vacant
And then I'd have about 20 teams all piled into the 15-23 range.
NEW NHL POWER RANKINGS
📈 Vegas
📉 Minnesota
Plus, who on your team is wearing a Halloween costume?
With @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
📈 Vegas
📉 Minnesota
Plus, who on your team is wearing a Halloween costume?
With @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
October 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW NHL POWER RANKINGS
📈 Vegas
📉 Minnesota
Plus, who on your team is wearing a Halloween costume?
With @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
📈 Vegas
📉 Minnesota
Plus, who on your team is wearing a Halloween costume?
With @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
- How to fix Frozen Frenzy
- How to scam Wal-Mart
And other questions answered with McIndoe and Frankie
It’s a good show.
pod.fo/e/346a74
- How to scam Wal-Mart
And other questions answered with McIndoe and Frankie
It’s a good show.
pod.fo/e/346a74
The Athletic Hockey Show: A show about the NHL: Why NHL Frozen Frenzy is broken
The NHL's 32 teams were all in play on Tuesday night, and Frank, Sean and Sean have solutions on how to fix the execution of the frozen frenzy. The guys ask if Connor Bedard is finally levelling up...
pod.fo
October 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
- How to fix Frozen Frenzy
- How to scam Wal-Mart
And other questions answered with McIndoe and Frankie
It’s a good show.
pod.fo/e/346a74
- How to scam Wal-Mart
And other questions answered with McIndoe and Frankie
It’s a good show.
pod.fo/e/346a74
NEW: According to a criminal complaint, Ryan Kesler engaged in two counts of sexual contact with a 16-year-old child "through force or coercion and/or (had) reason to know the victim was physically helpless."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Former NHL player Ryan Kesler charged with criminal sexual conduct over alleged incident with 16-year-old
Kesler, a retired NHL center, has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree.
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
NEW: According to a criminal complaint, Ryan Kesler engaged in two counts of sexual contact with a 16-year-old child "through force or coercion and/or (had) reason to know the victim was physically helpless."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Ryan Kesler, former Canucks and Ducks center, has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of criminal sexual conduct, according to Michigan court records. He's pleading not guilty.
News with Katie Strang —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
News with Katie Strang —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Retired NHL center Ryan Kesler charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, pleads not guilty
Kesler, a retired NHL center, has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree.
www.nytimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Ryan Kesler, former Canucks and Ducks center, has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of criminal sexual conduct, according to Michigan court records. He's pleading not guilty.
News with Katie Strang —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
News with Katie Strang —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Reposted by Sean Gentille
Weekend rankings:
- The Wild are a mess
- The Penguins are... good?
- Five early surprises I'm starting to buy into
- And lots more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
- The Wild are a mess
- The Penguins are... good?
- Five early surprises I'm starting to buy into
- And lots more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
NHL weekend rankings: Wild, Penguins and 5 early surprises I’m starting to buy
It is (say the line!) still early, but some of the trends around the league sure look like they might stick around long-term.
www.nytimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Weekend rankings:
- The Wild are a mess
- The Penguins are... good?
- Five early surprises I'm starting to buy into
- And lots more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
- The Wild are a mess
- The Penguins are... good?
- Five early surprises I'm starting to buy into
- And lots more...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
2017: “At the beginning of that year, I was like, ‘I don’t know if we’re gonna make it.’”
2025: “If he knew it was his last year, he would’ve said it.”
Some bits on the past, present and future of Alex Ovechkin ⤵️⤵️⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
2025: “If he knew it was his last year, he would’ve said it.”
Some bits on the past, present and future of Alex Ovechkin ⤵️⤵️⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Alex Ovechkin at 1,500 games: The making of a rare one-franchise wonder
www.nytimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
2017: “At the beginning of that year, I was like, ‘I don’t know if we’re gonna make it.’”
2025: “If he knew it was his last year, he would’ve said it.”
Some bits on the past, present and future of Alex Ovechkin ⤵️⤵️⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
2025: “If he knew it was his last year, he would’ve said it.”
Some bits on the past, present and future of Alex Ovechkin ⤵️⤵️⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Alex Ovechkin is about to play in his 1,500th game.
Some stories you might not have known about the making of a one-franchise wonder —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Some stories you might not have known about the making of a one-franchise wonder —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
October 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Alex Ovechkin is about to play in his 1,500th game.
Some stories you might not have known about the making of a one-franchise wonder —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Some stories you might not have known about the making of a one-franchise wonder —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Tonight, Alex Ovechkin plays his 1,500th game with the Capitals.
Why it matters, and how it almost fall apart ⤵️⤵️⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Why it matters, and how it almost fall apart ⤵️⤵️⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Alex Ovechkin at 1,500 games: A rare one-franchise wonder, and how it almost all fell apart
ARLINGTON, Va. — Near center ice at the Washington Capitals’ practice rink, Alex Ovechkin stretched his hips. He chatted with his coach. He goofed around with some of his teammates and he gave p...
www.nytimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Tonight, Alex Ovechkin plays his 1,500th game with the Capitals.
Why it matters, and how it almost fall apart ⤵️⤵️⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Why it matters, and how it almost fall apart ⤵️⤵️⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
October 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The Athletic polled 36 NHL execs to figure out which front offices are the best in the game.
“As unlikeable as they are, you have to give them credit.”
With @russohockey.bsky.social and CJ —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
“As unlikeable as they are, you have to give them credit.”
With @russohockey.bsky.social and CJ —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
October 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The Athletic polled 36 NHL execs to figure out which front offices are the best in the game.
“As unlikeable as they are, you have to give them credit.”
With @russohockey.bsky.social and CJ —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
“As unlikeable as they are, you have to give them credit.”
With @russohockey.bsky.social and CJ —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
hell is here
The NHL Power Rankings are BACK
For the first edition of the season, we've already seen enough. Here's all the things we're already wrong about after one week of hockey.
with @seangentille.bsky.social
nytimes.com/athletic/672...
For the first edition of the season, we've already seen enough. Here's all the things we're already wrong about after one week of hockey.
with @seangentille.bsky.social
nytimes.com/athletic/672...
October 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
hell is here
NEW TAHS with @haileysalvian.bsky.social
- Carter Hart signs with Vegas. Why? Talking about that with @jessegranger.bsky.social
- Big week for the Canadiens. Talking Lane Hutson, etc., with @arponbasu.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/33e8a8
- Carter Hart signs with Vegas. Why? Talking about that with @jessegranger.bsky.social
- Big week for the Canadiens. Talking Lane Hutson, etc., with @arponbasu.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/33e8a8
The Athletic Hockey Show: A show about the NHL: Why Carter Hart signed in Vegas?
With Carter Hart on the verge of signing a contract in Vegas, Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille welcome Jesse Granger to discuss why the Golden Knights are destined to take a chance on Hart, Adin Hi...
pod.fo
October 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
NEW TAHS with @haileysalvian.bsky.social
- Carter Hart signs with Vegas. Why? Talking about that with @jessegranger.bsky.social
- Big week for the Canadiens. Talking Lane Hutson, etc., with @arponbasu.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/33e8a8
- Carter Hart signs with Vegas. Why? Talking about that with @jessegranger.bsky.social
- Big week for the Canadiens. Talking Lane Hutson, etc., with @arponbasu.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/33e8a8
Reposted by Sean Gentille
Penn State a hockey school now
Spent 24 hours in State College to see how the locals are welcoming Gavin McKenna, a remarkable hockey player in the middle of a massive hype system.
They are very glad to see him.
New @theathletic.com —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
They are very glad to see him.
New @theathletic.com —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
October 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Penn State a hockey school now
“We need him to lift our spirits because Drew Allar destroyed them.”
Spent 24 hours in State College to see how the locals are welcoming Gavin McKenna, a remarkable hockey player in the middle of a massive hype system.
They are very glad to see him.
New @theathletic.com —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
They are very glad to see him.
New @theathletic.com —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
October 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
“We need him to lift our spirits because Drew Allar destroyed them.”
Reposted by Sean Gentille
Spent 24 hours in State College to see how the locals are welcoming Gavin McKenna, a remarkable hockey player in the middle of a massive hype system.
They are very glad to see him.
New @theathletic.com —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
They are very glad to see him.
New @theathletic.com —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
October 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Spent 24 hours in State College to see how the locals are welcoming Gavin McKenna, a remarkable hockey player in the middle of a massive hype system.
They are very glad to see him.
New @theathletic.com —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
They are very glad to see him.
New @theathletic.com —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
Spent 24 hours in State College to see how the locals are welcoming Gavin McKenna, a remarkable hockey player in the middle of a massive hype system.
They are very glad to see him.
New @theathletic.com —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
They are very glad to see him.
New @theathletic.com —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
October 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Spent 24 hours in State College to see how the locals are welcoming Gavin McKenna, a remarkable hockey player in the middle of a massive hype system.
They are very glad to see him.
New @theathletic.com —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
They are very glad to see him.
New @theathletic.com —
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
helpful screenshot
Oh no Stuart Skinner...
October 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
helpful screenshot
at a bar in State College, some kid in a John Kruk jersey just started crying
October 9, 2025 at 3:34 AM
at a bar in State College, some kid in a John Kruk jersey just started crying